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Officials say more evidence being gathered as Benghazi suspects remain under surveillance

Wed, 22 May 2013 03:18:51 -0400

WASHINGTON - Five men are under round-the-clock U.S. surveillance in Libya, wanted for questioning in the attack last year on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya. The White House believes there is enough proof for a military force to seize them as terrorist suspects, officials say, but prefers to wait until investigators have enough evidence to try them in a U.S. civilian courtroom.

With Apple CEO's Senate turn, lawmakers see possible spur to action on fixing US tax code

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:03:32 -0400

WASHINGTON - Now that tech darling Apple Inc. has been dragged front and centre into the debate over the U.S. tax code, lawmakers are hoping that the spotlight on such a high-profile company could be the catalyst for Congress to take action to close loopholes or reform the law.

US immigration overhaul moves forward with OK from Senate committee

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:55:47 -0400

WASHINGTON - The most far-reaching U.S. immigration legislation in about two decades moved forward on a solid bipartisan vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee after supporters avoided a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.

Senate committee OKs bill with path to citizenship for millions in the country illegally

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:34:58 -0400

WASHINGTON - Far-reaching legislation to grant a chance at citizenship to millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States cleared the Senate Judiciary Committee on a solid bipartisan vote Tuesday night after supporters somberly sidestepped a controversy over the rights of gay spouses.

Nashville Predators hire Phil Housley as assistant hours after firing associate coach Horachek

Tue, 21 May 2013 17:08:10 -0400

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Nashville Predators have hired Phil Housley as an assistant coach to fill the spot left open by the firing of associate coach Peter Horachek after nine seasons with the franchise.

Moniz, sworn in as energy secretary, delays action on LNG exports while he studies data

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:45:15 -0400

WASHINGTON - Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz said Tuesday he will delay final decisions on about 20 applications to export liquefied natural gas until he reviews studies by the Energy Department and others on what impact the exports would have on domestic natural gas supplies and prices.

Carney leaving Bank of Canada with country in a stronger position

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:42:47 -0400

MONTREAL - Canada has work to do, but it is stronger than when he took over as head of the Bank of Canada five years ago, outgoing governor Mark Carney said Tuesday.

German software firm SAP to recruit hundreds of people with autism for specialist positions

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:29:11 -0400

BERLIN - German software giant SAP AG said Tuesday it plans to recruit people with autism to take make full use of their talents to process information.

Harper leaves behind political storm in Ottawa, heads south for trade talks

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:16:57 -0400

OTTAWA - Canadians will have to wait until Wednesday to hear Prime Minister Stephen Harper answer questions about the Senate expenses scandal.

Riverboat operator to resume 7-night cruises on Columbia, Snake rivers in Oregon, Washington

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:12:29 -0400

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The company that resumed riverboat cruises on the Mississippi River a year ago said Tuesday that it will offer seven-night trips starting next year on the Columbia and Snake rivers in Oregon and Washington.

Chinese premier tells Indian business leaders of need for greater economic ties

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:18:58 -0400

NEW DELHI - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang told Indian business leaders Tuesday that developing stronger economic ties between their two nations would have huge benefits for both sides.

Massive tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb, killing at least 51

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:38:30 -0400

MOORE, Okla. - A monstrous tornado at least 800 metres wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighbourhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds of up to 320 kilometres an hour. At least 51 people were killed, including at least 20 children, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

After a decade of success, global AIDS program looks to the future

Tue, 21 May 2013 03:15:09 -0400

WASHINGTON - The decade-old law that transformed the battle against HIV and AIDS in developing countries is at a crossroads. The dream of future generations freed from epidemic is running up against an era of economic recovery and harsh budget cuts.

Attendance at Hawaii pension conference is down amid criticism that destination isn't prudent

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:51:36 -0400

HONOLULU, Hawaii - Organizers of an annual conference for people who manage more than $3 trillion in public sector pension funds in the U.S. and Canada say a significant number of administrators are skipping this year's meeting in Hawaii to avoid the perception they're wasting money by heading to the island paradise.

Tornado season gets late start, heats up with rise in temperatures, humidity

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:09:20 -0400

TULSA, Okla. - Deadly tornadoes that have raked communities in Middle America over the past week, including Monday's massive twister that carved a path of destruction through the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, belie what had been a relatively quiet start of the 2013 tornado season.

Business Highlights

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:07:49 -0400

Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1 billion deal for Tumblr

Former Montana Gov. Schweitzer elected chairman of mining company; Senate run still possible

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:36:51 -0400

HELENA, Mont. - Former Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Monday that he is "focused like a laser" on improving the Stillwater Mining Co. after being elected chairman of the board — but he also isn't ruling out a potential U.S. Senate run.

Harper heads to South America to check out membership in new trade group

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:10:28 -0400

OTTAWA - The prime minister heads to South America this week to suss out membership in a new trading bloc that many aren't sure Canada ought to join.

Peter Bergen, author of bestsellers about Osama bin Laden, writing book on terrorists in US

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:59:17 -0400

NEW YORK, N.Y. - The author of bestsellers about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida is working on a book about terrorists in the U.S.

Measles outbreaks flourish in UK years after discredited research tied measles shot to autism

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:34:51 -0400

LONDON - More than a decade ago, British parents refused to give measles shots to at least a million children because of now discredited research that linked the vaccine to autism. Now, health officials are scrambling to catch up and stop a growing epidemic of the contagious disease.